# Retune - Guitar & Bass Tuner — Alternate tunings & metronome

> Fast, tuning-focused guitar tuner with presets and advanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by Creatix, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retune-guitar-and-bass-tuner/id6789782801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Creatix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789782803)
- Category: Music, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retune-guitar-and-bass-tuner/id6789782801/reviews.md

## What is Retune?

Retune is the tuner built around tunings. Pick Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, or any of eleven presets, play a string, and Retune hears which one you mean, no tapping, no guessing. When you land the note, you feel it: a tap and a soft chime, and you move on to the next string.

TUNE BY TUNING, NOT NOTE BY NOTE
Most tuners make you chase one note at a time. Retune loads the whole tuning: it detects which string you played, shows how far off you are in cents, and locks in when you hold it true. Tuning a guitar takes a minute, not five.

FREE, AND GENEROUS ABOUT IT
- NINE GUITAR TUNINGS BUILT IN: Standard, Drop D, Drop C, Half-step down, Whole-step down, Esus2 open, Open G, Open D, and DADGAD.
- BASS AND UKULELE, FREE: standard bass (E A D G) and standard ukulele (g C E A) are built in too.
- CHROMATIC MODE: tune any instrument to any note, with A4 calibration from 415 to 466 Hz.
- STRING LOCK: tap a string to pin the tuner to it when you are dialing in something tricky.
- A haptic tap and a chime when a string locks in tune, with four sounds to pick from.
The core tuner is free forever: no ads, no account, works offline.

RETUNE PRO: ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION
- CUSTOM TUNINGS: build and save your own presets for any tuning you play.
- EVERY INSTRUMENT: the tuning editor covers 6- and 7-string guitar, bass, and ukulele.
- METRONOME: a clean, accurate metronome with tap tempo, right in the app.
- ICLOUD SYNC: your custom tunings follow you to every device you own.

One-time purchase. No subscription, ever.

MADE FOR REAL PLAYING
- Reads your string through the mic with cent-level precision and a steady, jitter-free needle.
- Microphone sensitivity you can set for a loud room or a quiet one.
- Works offline, on stage or on the couch.
- Light on battery, instant to open, nothing between you and being in tune.

I'm one person, and I play. If a tuning you love is missing, you can build it in seconds with Pro, or say hello and it might ship built in.

## Key features

- Tune by tuning, not note by note
- Nine built-in tunings
- Custom tuning creation
- Metronome with tap tempo
- Support for multiple instruments
- Works offline
- Cent-level precision

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retune-guitar-and-bass-tuner/id6789782801/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Really simple

*2026-08-06*

This app just does what it says without any pop ups that get in the way

### 5/5 — Exactly what I needed

*2026-08-03*

Great nifty little tuner!

## Frequently asked questions about Retune

### How does Retune tune guitars?

Retune tunes by focusing on entire tunings rather than individual notes. It detects which string you play and shows how far off you are in cents, locking in when the note is true. This allows for faster tuning compared to traditional note-by-note methods.

### What tunings are included for free in Retune?

The core Retune tuner is free forever and includes nine popular tunings: Standard, Drop D, Drop C, Half-step down, Whole-step down, Esus2 open, Open G, Open D, and DADGAD. It works offline and contains no ads.

### What features are included in Retune Pro?

Retune Pro offers custom tunings that sync across devices, support for 7-string guitar, 4-string bass, and ukulele, a metronome with tap tempo, and a chromatic mode for tuning any instrument. It also includes a string lock feature for precise adjustments.

### Is Retune available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Retune is developed exclusively for iOS and is supported on iPhones. There is no information indicating Android compatibility.

### How often is Retune updated?

The latest version of Retune is 2.0, and it was last updated on July 27, 2026. This suggests a recent update, though the frequency of future updates is not specified.

### What is the user sentiment for Retune?

Retune has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating. This indicates highly positive initial user feedback, though the small sample size should be considered.

### Does Retune have ads?

No, the core Retune tuner is free forever and explicitly states 'no ads'. The Pro features are unlocked via a one-time purchase, not through advertisements.

### What is the age rating for Retune?

Retune has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users aged 4 and above, making it appropriate for a wide range of ages.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-08-09

Standard bass and ukulele tunings are now built in, free.

They used to sit behind the Pro upgrade. Gating the one thing a tuner is for never sat right with me, so they don't anymore.

One correction. The 2.0 notes listed chromatic mode and string lock as Pro features. Both are free, and always have been.

### 2.0 — 2026-07-27

Retune 2.0 introduces Retune Pro, a one-time purchase that unlocks:

- Custom tunings: build and save your own presets, synced across your devices
- More instruments: 7-string guitar, bass, and ukulele
- Metronome: clean, accurate, with tap tempo
- Chromatic mode with A4 calibration (415 to 466 Hz)
- String lock: pin the tuner to a single string

Also new for everyone:
- A pleasant chime when a string locks in tune, with four sounds to pick from (or turn it off in Tuner Settings)
- Polish and stability improvements throughout

The nine built-in tunings and the core tuner remain free, with no ads and no account required.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-17

No release notes.

## Related topics

[electric guitar tuner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/electric-guitar-tuner)

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